Rep. Johnson (R-Ill.): Effort to eliminate gun ban doesn't violate states' rights

[Gunco]

U.S. Rep. Tim Johnson said Monday that Illinoisans have a constitutional right to carry concealed weapons, and his ongoing efforts to use federal law to overcome a state ban do not violate states' rights. "I'm in favor of doing what's necessary under that legislation or otherwise to assure Illinois has the same rights and privileges that citizens of 49 other states have. That is the right to carry," the Urbana Republican said.

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